Education Work History Online Teacher - K-12 Education
Planned, organized and implemented age appropriate instructional programs in an online high
school learning environment utilizing eCollege, Elluminate, and other learning management tools
to guide and encourage students in both social and academic spheres.
• 2011 - current Oregon Virtual Academy – Oregon
Online Instructor - Community College Education
Taught Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash programs from the Adobe suite of tools as well as
elements of design and user interface experience.
• 2011 - contract Colorado Systems Office CCCOnline – Colorado
Student Teacher – K-12 Education
Developed differentiated instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and
encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• 2011 South Middle School – Grants Pass, OR (Track Coach)
• 2011 South Medford High School – Medford, OR (Latino Club)
Instructor & Course Designer (Social Media/Web 2.0) 2010-2011
Developed and taught social media and blogging courses for continuing education students.
• 2010 – 2011 Rogue Community College
Interpreter (Sign Language/English) 2005-2011
Offered linguistic and culturally appropriate interpreting and mediation for educational and other
sensitive settings. Provided workshops for faculty on the interpreting setting. Also developed and
provided assistance in the form of workshops, technical assistance, and presenter support.
2009 – 2010 Southern Oregon University. 2009 – 2011 Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
2010 – 2011 Western Oregon University, 2005 – 2009 Southern Oregon Education Service District
Non-Profit – Program Leader, year-round & summer 2002-2004
Project manager/lead: Experiential outdoor program for at-risk youth from New York. Supervised
and trained program staff in mediation, conflict resolution, and youth activity direction.
• 2002, 2003 – 2004 Ramapo For Children, New York
Education
Doctorate, Ed.D – Currently Pursuing Educational Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction, Portland State University, Portland, OR, Enrolled for Fall 2012.
Master’s, Teaching (MAT) - Secondary Education; Language Arts and General Science, Concordia University, Portland, OR, Graduate June 2011.
BA, American Sign Language/English Interpreting - Special Education/Rehabilitation Counseling minor, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, Graduated June 2003.
Certifications
Oregon TSPC: Language Arts and Integrated Science at the middle and high school level, middle
level multiple subjects. Have also taught computer science, design and sign language classes.
Volunteer and Community Involvement
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
SIG Mobile Learning – Elected Member-at-Large 2012-2014 term.
SIG Virtual Environments – Virtual presence task-force for ISTE, Special Projects
Conference Volunteer – Philadelphia 2011, San Diego 2012
Beta-Tester, 3DGameLab, Summer 2011
Virtual Worlds: Best Practices in Education
Communications Chair, VWBPE, 2012
Program Vice-Chair, Teen Stream Lead, Sim Designer/Engineer, VWBPE – 2010, 2011
Conference Volunteer, ASCD San Francisco – 2011
Workshop Faculty, Rockliffe University Consortium – 2010-2011
K-12 and Emerging Technologies Coordinator - Center4EduPunx 2010, 2011, 2012
Skills
Digital media: virtual environments, photography, video, animation, and user interface design. Educational technologies: Learning Management Systerms (Moodle, Desire2Learn, Blackboard Collaborate, etc), Google Apps for Education, Adobe Suite, Various content management systems including wordpress, drupal, as well as advanced visual arts editing and rapid prototyping tools.
Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional design, constructivist approaches: blended, flipped, and quest-based learning. 1:1 initiatives, bring your own device, social media, and cyberbullying issues.
American Sign Language ~ Interpreter level fluency.
Certified by the Colorado Community Systems Office to teach in Desire2Learn.
Trained in Blackboard Collaborate, Adobe WebEx, eCollege, Moodle (administrator and
teacher).
Organizational Memberships
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Member-at-Large: Mobile Learning SIG
International Society of Learning Sciences (ISLS) ASCD & Oregon ASCD National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) & Oregon Council for Teachers of English (OCTE)
Virtual Worlds: Best Practices in Education (VWBPE)
Virtual Worlds: Graduate UnSymposium,
Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK)
Presentations, Publications, and Public Proceedings
Novak, K., & Nackerud, R. (2011). Choosing a serious game for the classroom: An adoption model for educators. In N. Antonopolous, M. Ma & L. Jain (Eds.), Serious Games and Edutainment Applications (pp. 291-308). London: Springer.
Open Source, Creative Commons Licensing, and Machinima. Presentation Virtual Worlds UnSymposium 2011
Learning between worlds: Integrating virtual and real world classrooms. Poster Session ISTE Conference, 2011
Cheating 101 and Prezi for teachers, OCTE 2011
UnSymposium poster, Best Use of Design Award, VWBPE 2011
Machinima for your classroom: Machinima for mere mortals, VWBPE, 2011
The state of teens in virtual worlds, discussion group, VWBPE, 2011
Heroic assumptions: Choosing and using MMORPGs in your classroom, VWBPE, 2011
Between worlds: blending virtual and live classrooms, VWGuS, 2010
Nackerud, R, & Merrick, S.G. (2010, Dec/Jan). Point/counterpoint: Can your PLN replace traditional professional development?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 6-7.
Global, local and virtual: Understanding tradition and culture with Novak, K., Emerson, C., GEC, 2010
World of warcraft: Serious games, serious learning, Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference, 2010
Living the Egyptian book of the dead, Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference, 2010
Prezi for community college instructors – Front Range Community College, 2011
Courses Designed and Taught
Designed: Social Media Series - Developed and Taught at Rogue Community College - Included WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Apps, 2010-2011.
Beginning Sign Language - Developed and Taught at Rogue Community College - Included basic signing vocabulary development and situational conversation skills, 2010.
World of Teachcraft - Co-Developed with Rockcliffe University Consortium, 2010.
High School Courses Taught Earth Science - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12. Language Arts - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12. Game Design Basics - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12. Image Design and Editing - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12. 3D Art Design - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2012. Computer Science I - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2012.
Community College Courses Taught Multi-Graphic Design - Taught through Colorado Community College Online: Systems Office, 2011
Rurik (Rory) Nackerud
1824 Ellis St., Portland, OR 97202 ~ rurik.nackerud@wirededucator.org
Education Work History
Online Teacher - K-12 Education
Planned, organized and implemented age appropriate instructional programs in an online high
school learning environment utilizing eCollege, Elluminate, and other learning management tools
to guide and encourage students in both social and academic spheres.
• 2011 - current Oregon Virtual Academy – Oregon
Online Instructor - Community College Education
Taught Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash programs from the Adobe suite of tools as well as
elements of design and user interface experience.
• 2011 - contract Colorado Systems Office CCCOnline – Colorado
Student Teacher – K-12 Education
Developed differentiated instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and
encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• 2011 South Middle School – Grants Pass, OR (Track Coach)
• 2011 South Medford High School – Medford, OR (Latino Club)
Instructor & Course Designer (Social Media/Web 2.0) 2010-2011
Developed and taught social media and blogging courses for continuing education students.
• 2010 – 2011 Rogue Community College
Interpreter (Sign Language/English) 2005-2011
Offered linguistic and culturally appropriate interpreting and mediation for educational and other
sensitive settings. Provided workshops for faculty on the interpreting setting. Also developed and
provided assistance in the form of workshops, technical assistance, and presenter support.
2009 – 2010 Southern Oregon University. 2009 – 2011 Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
2010 – 2011 Western Oregon University, 2005 – 2009 Southern Oregon Education Service District
Non-Profit – Program Leader, year-round & summer 2002-2004
Project manager/lead: Experiential outdoor program for at-risk youth from New York. Supervised
and trained program staff in mediation, conflict resolution, and youth activity direction.
• 2002, 2003 – 2004 Ramapo For Children, New York
Education
Doctorate, Ed.D – Currently Pursuing Educational Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction, Portland State University, Portland, OR, Enrolled for Fall 2012.
Master’s, Teaching (MAT) - Secondary Education; Language Arts and General Science, Concordia University, Portland, OR, Graduate June 2011.
BA, American Sign Language/English Interpreting - Special Education/Rehabilitation Counseling minor, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, Graduated June 2003.
Certifications
Oregon TSPC: Language Arts and Integrated Science at the middle and high school level, middle
level multiple subjects. Have also taught computer science, design and sign language classes.
Volunteer and Community Involvement
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- SIG Mobile Learning – Elected Member-at-Large 2012-2014 term.
- SIG Virtual Environments – Virtual presence task-force for ISTE, Special Projects
- Conference Volunteer – Philadelphia 2011, San Diego 2012
Beta-Tester, 3DGameLab, Summer 2011Virtual Worlds: Best Practices in Education
- Communications Chair, VWBPE, 2012
- Program Vice-Chair, Teen Stream Lead, Sim Designer/Engineer, VWBPE – 2010, 2011
Virtual Worlds: Graduate UnSymposium- Conference Organizer/Coordinator, Simulation Design, – 2010, 2011
Conference Volunteer, ASCD San Francisco – 2011Workshop Faculty, Rockliffe University Consortium – 2010-2011
K-12 and Emerging Technologies Coordinator - Center4EduPunx 2010, 2011, 2012
Skills
Digital media: virtual environments, photography, video, animation, and user interface design.
Educational technologies: Learning Management Systerms (Moodle, Desire2Learn, Blackboard
Collaborate, etc), Google Apps for Education, Adobe Suite, Various content management
systems including wordpress, drupal, as well as advanced visual arts editing and rapid
prototyping tools.
Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional design, constructivist approaches: blended, flipped,
and quest-based learning. 1:1 initiatives, bring your own device, social media, and cyberbullying
issues.
American Sign Language ~ Interpreter level fluency.
Certified by the Colorado Community Systems Office to teach in Desire2Learn.
Trained in Blackboard Collaborate, Adobe WebEx, eCollege, Moodle (administrator and
teacher).
Organizational Memberships
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
International Society of Learning Sciences (ISLS)
ASCD & Oregon ASCD
National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) & Oregon Council for Teachers of English (OCTE)
Virtual Worlds: Best Practices in Education (VWBPE)
Virtual Worlds: Graduate UnSymposium,
Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK)
Presentations, Publications, and Public Proceedings
Novak, K., & Nackerud, R. (2011). Choosing a serious game for the classroom: An adoption model for educators. In N. Antonopolous, M. Ma & L. Jain (Eds.), Serious Games and Edutainment Applications (pp. 291-308). London: Springer.
Open Source, Creative Commons Licensing, and Machinima. Presentation Virtual Worlds UnSymposium 2011
Learning between worlds: Integrating virtual and real world classrooms. Poster Session ISTE Conference, 2011
Cheating 101 and Prezi for teachers, OCTE 2011
UnSymposium poster, Best Use of Design Award, VWBPE 2011
Machinima for your classroom: Machinima for mere mortals, VWBPE, 2011
The state of teens in virtual worlds, discussion group, VWBPE, 2011
Heroic assumptions: Choosing and using MMORPGs in your classroom, VWBPE, 2011
Between worlds: blending virtual and live classrooms, VWGuS, 2010
Nackerud, R, & Merrick, S.G. (2010, Dec/Jan). Point/counterpoint: Can your PLN replace traditional professional development?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 6-7.
Global, local and virtual: Understanding tradition and culture with Novak, K., Emerson, C., GEC, 2010
World of warcraft: Serious games, serious learning, Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference, 2010
Living the Egyptian book of the dead, Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference, 2010
Prezi for community college instructors – Front Range Community College, 2011
Courses Designed and Taught
Designed:
Social Media Series - Developed and Taught at Rogue Community College - Included WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Apps, 2010-2011.
Beginning Sign Language - Developed and Taught at Rogue Community College - Included basic signing vocabulary development and situational conversation skills, 2010.
World of Teachcraft - Co-Developed with Rockcliffe University Consortium, 2010.
High School Courses Taught
Earth Science - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12.
Language Arts - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12.
Game Design Basics - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12.
Image Design and Editing - Taught and Redeveloped with Oregon Virtual Academy, 2011-12.
3D Art Design - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2012.
Computer Science I - Taught at Oregon Virtual Academy, 2012.
Community College Courses Taught
Multi-Graphic Design - Taught through Colorado Community College Online: Systems Office, 2011